PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kelso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Won Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Won Wick has chosen Weapon of choice - FatBoy Slim as his entrance music. Ludwig Won Wick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kelso
vs
Won Wick

190 cm
24
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Deadly Clothing

ACME-UCF NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kelso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Won Wick!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kelso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kelso wants to pass the guard but Won Wick is keeping the position.

Kelso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kelso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Won Wick keeping full guard, as Kelso tries to pass.
Won Wick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kelso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kelso passes Won Wick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kelso is pressing down on Won Wick's thigh, looking to free his foot. Won Wick is holding on for now.
Kelso is looking to take a break and control but Won Wick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kelso is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kelso is looking for a kimura but Won Wick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kelso to get the leverage.
Kelso tries to pass to full mount but Won Wick defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Won Wick is looking for a sweep. Kelso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kelso shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Won Wick but Won Wick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kelso is breathing heavily.
Kelso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Won Wick is fending him off so far but Kelso persists. Nope, Won Wick circles away and we're back to standing.
Kelso shoots in for a double leg but Won Wick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Kelso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Won Wick stuffs the takedown.
Won Wick leaves Kelso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Won Wick fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Won Wick throws a series of punches but Kelso avoids them all with ease.
Won Wick misses with a wild combination.
Kelso shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Won Wick defends it nicely.
Won Wick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Won Wick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelso fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Won Wick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelso moves forwards but Won Wick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kelso shoots for a takedown but Won Wick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Won Wick throws a right and a left that both miss.
Won Wick catches Kelso napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kelso to the canvas!

Kelso is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Won Wick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Kelso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Won Wick controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludwig Won Wick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Won Wick lands with a straight right. Kelso didn't see that one coming.
Kelso seems to have got his legs back now.

Kelso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Won Wick was covering up waiting for the punch and Kelso finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kelso drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Won Wick dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kelso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Won Wick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kelso wants to sweep here but Won Wick controlling him for the moment.

Kelso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Kelso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Won Wick defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Won Wick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Won Wick tries to free his leg and advance position but Kelso is retaining full guard.
Kelso looking for a sweep. Not yet Kelso, not yet.

Kelso is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Won Wick defends well.
Won Wick won't allow Kelso to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Won Wick trying to control but Kelso is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kelso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Won Wick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Won Wick connects with a nice cross there... Kelso is looking wobbly and Won Wick recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kelso to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Won Wick jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ludwig Won Wick!